In October 2024, the value of the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in the United States stood at 46.5. An indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector, the Purchasing Managers' Index is based on five major indicators: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. An index value above 50 percent indicates a positive development in the manufacturing sector, whereas a value below 50 percent indicates a negative situation.

In February 2025, the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in China resided at about 50.2 percent. An indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector, the PMI is based on five major indicators: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries, and the employment environment. An index value above 50 percent indicates a positive development in the industrial sector, whereas a value below 50 percent indicates a negative situation. The PMI as a major economic indicator The Purchasing Managers' Index was first introduced by the US-based Institute of Supply Management in 1948. It has become one of the most widely used and closely watched indicators of business activities worldwide. The PMI is not only an apt indicator for manufacturing growth, it also supports interest rate decisions of central bank institutions. PMI figures around the globe were dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In the Euro area, the PMI recovered from a considerable drop in April 2020, regaining pre-crisis level in June. In the United States, the monthly PMI indicated an even better improvement from low values in April and March. Recent PMI development in China As is shown in the graph at hand, the PMI of China as the world’s second-largest economy dropped considerably in February 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. In March, the index indicated a striking rebound and ranged at a level slightly above 50 index points afterwards. During 2021, the index was characterized by a slightly downward trend. In 2022, the index displayed an unstable development with two significant dips in April and December, finally concluding with a strong rebound in January 2023. The non-manufacturing PMI in China displayed a similar development.

The Purchasing Managers' Index™ (PMI™) provides accurate and timely insights into the health of the global economy through market-moving monthly indicators, derived from monthly surveys covering 90% of Global GDP.

This dataset provides values for MANUFACTURING PMI reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

As of August 2024, the Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) was below 50 in all countries included except for the United Kingdom, Brazil, Russia, and India, indicating a decrease in industrial production. For example, the PMI in the Germany stood at 42.4 as of August 2024.The PMI is based on a survey of industrial companies in each country. It includes questions regarding production, incoming orders, employment, delivery times, and stock. A value of 50 is considered neutral, a value of over 50 points as an increase, and a value of less than 50 points as decrease of industrial production. The greater the deviation from 50 points, the greater the change.

China PMI: Production data was reported at 52.500 % in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 49.800 % for Jan 2025. China PMI: Production data is updated monthly, averaging 53.000 % from Jan 2005 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 242 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.500 % in Apr 2008 and a record low of 27.800 % in Feb 2020. China PMI: Production data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table CN.OP: Purchasing Managers' Index: Manufacturing.

Business Confidence in Canada increased to 55.30 points in February from 47.10 points in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Canada Business Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

China Purchasing Managers' Index data was reported at 50.200 % in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 49.100 % for Jan 2025. China Purchasing Managers' Index data is updated monthly, averaging 50.900 % from Jan 2005 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 242 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.200 % in Apr 2008 and a record low of 35.700 % in Feb 2020. China Purchasing Managers' Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table CN.OP: Purchasing Managers' Index: Manufacturing.

This dataset provides values for MANUFACTURING PMI reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for MANUFACTURING PMI reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

China PMI: Real Estate: Business Activity data was reported at 53.000 % in Dec 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 52.700 % for Nov 2009. China PMI: Real Estate: Business Activity data is updated monthly, averaging 52.850 % from Jan 2008 (Median) to Dec 2009, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.000 % in May 2009 and a record low of 38.670 % in Feb 2008. China PMI: Real Estate: Business Activity data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table CN.OP: Purchasing Managers' Index: Non Manufacturing: Real Estate.

China PMI: Finished Goods Inventory data was reported at 48.300 % in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 46.500 % for Jan 2025. China PMI: Finished Goods Inventory data is updated monthly, averaging 47.300 % from Jan 2005 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 242 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.100 % in Nov 2011 and a record low of 42.900 % in May 2006. China PMI: Finished Goods Inventory data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table CN.OP: Purchasing Managers' Index: Manufacturing.

ISM Manufacturing New Orders in the United States decreased to 48.60 points in February from 55.10 points in January of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States ISM Manufacturing New Orders.

China PMI: Real Estate: Inventory data was reported at 30.100 % in Dec 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.800 % for Nov 2009. China PMI: Real Estate: Inventory data is updated monthly, averaging 38.400 % from Jan 2008 (Median) to Dec 2009, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.200 % in May 2008 and a record low of 29.800 % in Nov 2009. China PMI: Real Estate: Inventory data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Business and Economic Survey – Table CN.OP: Purchasing Managers' Index: Non Manufacturing: Real Estate.

This dataset provides values for COMPOSITE PMI reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index in the United States decreased to 12.50 points in March from 18.10 points in February of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Graph and download economic data for Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions: Manufacturing Activity Index in Federal Reserve District 7: Chicago (CFSBCACTIVITYMFG) from Feb 2013 to Mar 2025 about FRB CHI District, business, manufacturing, indexes, and USA.

The prices for taurine in UAE for Q4 2023 reached 2500 USD/MT. In India, taurine prices demonstrated significant volatility during the third quarter of 2023, declining by 11.21% in July and an additional 5.56% in August, before rebounding by 6.15% in September. This fluctuation was largely influenced by broader economic factors, including the downturn in the Chinese economy, which encountered substantial growth impediments. The Chinese purchasing managers' Index (PMI) remained below the expansion threshold, impacting market dynamics across Asia. Despite facing challenges such as inflation and rising interest rates in key global markets, the quarter ended with taurine prices stabilizing at 2370 USD/MT FOB Shanghai.

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The MEA triazine prices in China for Q2 2024 reached 1310 USD/MT in June. The market experienced a continued decline owing to seasonal conservation at refineries and lower crude throughput, impacting hydrogen sulfide scavenger requirements. Weak performance in the manufacturing industry because of a declining Purchasing Managers’ Index influenced the market sentiment.

ISM Manufacturing Prices in the United States increased to 62.40 points in February from 54.90 points in January of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid.